EP3183805B1 - Latching devices - Google Patents
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- latching devices to control relative speed between members. More specifically, latching devices are described where relative speed of movement of the members are in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement.
- Eddy current formation may be used in a variety of ways to adjust the speed of rotation of a member.
- Various apparatus exist, for example in abseiling, to control the descent of a climber or for example, in personal protective equipment scenarios to prevent an injury causing fall.
- Other applications that use eddy current generation are in controlling pay-out of line in trains, cable cars, zip line devices and roller coasters.
- Described herein are latching devices where relative speed of movement between members is in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement.
- a latching device comprising:
- a latching device comprising:
- a line dispensing device incorporating a line for extending and retracting, the line operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- a passenger seat restraint incorporating webbing for extending and retracting, the webbing operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- a vehicle incorporating at least one wheel, the wheel operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- a zip line incorporating at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- One advantage of the above devices described includes the ability to control relative speed between parts in dual ways causing a slowing effect and a stopping effect.
- the magnitude of the braking effect may be tuned between extremes of a highly dominant eddy current induced braking effect with a minor latch braking effect through to the opposing extreme of a small eddy current induced brake effect and a strong latch braking effect.
- the tuning may have the effect of avoiding a sudden stop hence a more graduated stopping effect can be executed.
- a more graduated release post stopping may also be employed.
- redundancy exists hence if one control method fails, the other will still take place thereby providing an added layer of safety.
- Another, further advantage of the above device is the wide range of ability to control and vary the latching response meaning the device is able to be used in a range of different ways and applications and minimises the likelihood of false activations.
- latching devices where relative speed of movement between members is in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement.
- the term 'about' or 'approximately' and grammatical variations thereof mean a quantity, level, degree, value, number, frequency, percentage, dimension, size, amount, weight or length that varies by as much as 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1% to a reference quantity, level, degree, value, number, frequency, percentage, dimension, size, amount, weight or length.
- substantially' or grammatical variations thereof refers to at least about 50%, for example 75%, 85%, 95% or 98%.
- 'energizing force' refers to a force that imposes a rate of movement on an object.
- a latching device comprising:
- a latching device comprising:
- the magnetic flux interaction may be swapped where in one embodiment, the conductive member engages with the latch member or instead the magnetic member engages with the latch member.
- the embodiment of a conductive member engaging with a latch member is described however, this should not be seen as limiting as the parts may be swapped as noted above.
- the at least one conductive member When the energizing force is reduced below a pre-determined level, the at least one conductive member may be released from the at least one latch member and relative movement between the at least one conductive member and the at least one latch member may occur. Alternatively, a force may be applied to cause disengagement.
- the at least one conductive member Prior to the energizing force being applied, the at least one conductive member may lie at least partially within the at least one magnetic field.
- the at least one conductive member may lie outside the at least one magnetic field and a further movement input may move the at least one conductive member into the magnetic field.
- the further movement input may be selected from:
- the induced eddy current drag force may cause linear and/or rotational translation of the at least one conductive member about a line or point, inclined or offset respectively from the line of action of the eddy current induced drag force.
- the at least one conductive member may move at least partially orthogonally to the direction of movement of the conductive member as defined by the kinematic relationship and/or pivotally relative to the magnetic field on application of the energizing force.
- the at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field movement dynamics may be tuned by varying the at least one conductive member or at least one magnetic field: dimensions, weight, centre of mass, location on a member, location in a member, whether the conductive forms only part or all of the member; to tune the speed of movement and inertia to movement of the at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field.
- the conductive member may take various shapes or weights, factors that influence the rate of motion of the member.
- the magnetic field may for example be continuous or spaced apart or of varying dimensions to thereby adjust the flux occurring.
- the conductive portion of the conductive member may be the whole member or only a portion thereof. Where only a portion of the member is conductive, the location of the conductor portion either on the exterior, interior or part of the member can be altered.
- Movement of the conductive member may be direct - that is the conductive member moves directly due to the energising force.
- the conductive member may instead move indirectly or by proxy at least in part due to the energising force causing at least one additional mechanical part or force dynamic to move or interact with the conductive member and thereby subsequently causing motion of the conductive member.
- Indirect means may be a dynamic force transfer via another part such as a coupling or gear or a centrifugal force being imposed on the conductive member by direct force on another part.
- Indirect or proxy force transfer may have the advantage of being able to amplify the energising force thereby altering the magnetic flux interaction.
- Static or dynamic positional and/or strength adjustment of the point of action of the eddy current induced force may also be completed by:
- the trigger member may comprise a slot and a portion of the trigger member comprising the magnetic element or conductive region moves within the slot as the trigger member as a whole moves on application of the energizing force.
- This additional means of adjusting movement may be useful to further alter the force dynamics and hence the way the parts interact.
- positional adjustment may affect both the eddy current drag force and position which in turn may alter the resisting torque on the trigger member.
- positional adjustment might affect the eddy current force generated.
- the at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field movement dynamics may also be tuned by use of at least one of:
- the at least one conductive member may be attached to a body member that also moves at least partially with the at least one conductive member and, when the at least one conductive member engages with the at least one latch member, movement of the body member may also stop relative to the at least one latch member.
- the conductive member may be attached to a body member that is stationary and the latching member and magnetic field move relative to the conductive member and, when the at least one conductive member engages with the latch member, movement of the latch member stops relative to the body member.
- the at least one conductive member may be at least one pawl with movement of the at least one conductive member constrained by:
- the at least one pawl may be orientated at an inclined plane relative to an orthogonal plane from the direction of motion of the pawl in the at least one magnetic field.
- the axis of rotation or line of translation may be attached to the body member.
- the body member may be a rotor and the at least one pawl may be rotationally and pivotally mounted on the rotor, the rotor rotating about a rotor axis as the energizing force is applied.
- the at least one pawl may be attached to the rotor at a point offset from the rotor axis.
- the body member may be a slider and the at least one pawl may be rotationally and pivotally mounted on the slider, wherein the slider translates along a pathway as the energizing force is applied.
- At least part of a surface of the at least one conductive member or a part thereof may interface with at least part of a surface of the at least one latch member or a part thereof.
- the surfaces may frictionally engage.
- One or both surfaces may be shaped to physical restrain the members on engagement.
- the at least one conductive member may be retained in an engaged mode with the at least one latch member after the energizing force is removed.
- the at least one conductive member may move through a constrained path relative to the at least one magnetic field on application of an energizing force.
- the path may be constrained by use of an aperture in the conductive member defining the range of movement and a stop that acts as a latch member that defines one or more distal points of movement.
- an autobelay device may incorporate the above described latching device.
- the eddy current braking effect may be strongest and the latch brake effect may be secondary, the aim being to initially slow a fall and then stop the fall altogether.
- the eddy current brake effect may be very small, but just sufficient to cause a pawl to move and engage the latch member and the latch member then cause the primary braking effect.
- An example where this embodiment may be used could be in a motor vehicle seat belt.
- Relative movement between the first member and at least the third member may be frictionless. Magnetic forces such as the induced force noted above and any subsequent forces acting on the first member may avoid friction contact. This may be useful to minimise mechanical wearing on the parts.
- movement between the parts may be predominantly governed by dynamic forces.
- the device may be free of liquid fluid with all movement between the parts due to dynamic forces.
- the device may have some liquid fluid present but the predominant energising force on the device members may be dynamic force.
- Liquid based systems utilising magnetics to alter kinematic relationships exist but these devices differ to that described herein in that that are often bi-stable - that is, the parts are only stable in two positions.
- movement predominantly or wholly relies on a force or pressure build up from the liquid fluid as opposed to reliance predominantly on dynamic forces.
- Liquid based devices also have inherent difficulties associated with sealing the liquid and more regular maintenance being required to ensure reliable running.
- a line dispensing device incorporating a line for extending and retracting, the line operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- Line dispensing devices such as auto belay devices are widely used to prevent falls in both recreational and industrial applications.
- a latch mechanism that halts any further release of line from the auto belay device may be very important.
- a passenger seat restraint incorporating webbing for extending and retracting, the webbing operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- a passenger seat restraint may be a seat belt used in a vehicle such as a car.
- Seat belts are a critical safety feature and the above described device may provide a useful alternative to existing designs particularly given the ability to tune the response in the wide variety of ways noted.
- a vehicle incorporating at least one wheel, the wheel operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above to halt movement of the vehicle.
- a vehicle employing the latching device may be a cargo carrier used in mining such as a coal train carriage.
- the wheels may include the above latching arrangement to prevent unwanted free movement of the carrier such as down a slope.
- a zip line incorporating at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- the latch may be useful as an emergency feature to halt excessive movement or to prevent for example, the zipline moving in a reverse orientation.
- one advantage of the above latching mechanism is the ability to control relative speed between parts in two ways causing a slowing effect and stopping effect. This has the effect of avoiding a sudden stop hence a more graduated stopping effect may be executed. In addition, by using two means of controlling relative speed, a degree of redundancy may be incorporated, hence if one control method fails, the other will still take place.
- a further advantage is the wide range of ways to tune the latching response by altering the kinematic relationship between the parts. The wide range of tuning makes the device useful in a range of applications.
- the magnetic field and latching member are generally shown for prolixity as continuous regions.
- the magnetic field may for example by a series of discrete magnets or even just one magnet.
- the latch member may take on various shapes or surface contours, with only a limited number of examples shown for clarity.
- the magnetic field and/or latching member(s) may also move or even the conductive member remain fixed while the magnetic field and/or latching member(s) move. As should be appreciated, it is the relative difference in speed between the conductive member(s) and the magnetic field that is of relevance.
- the latching device 1 in the embodiment shown comprises a conductive member 2 moving relative to a magnetic field 3, and a latching member 4.
- the conductive member 2 as shown is attached to a rotor 5 that acts as a body member.
- the rotor 5 rotates about an axis 6, in this example in a clockwise direction A.
- the conductive member 2 may rotate in direction B when subjected to a rotational force from the rotor 5 about a pivot axis 7 eccentric to the rotor axis 6.
- the conductive member 2 may have a centre of mass 8 off set from the pivot axis 7.
- the latching member 4 may have one or more protrusions 9 that interlink with the conductive member 2.
- a rotational force is applied to the rotor 5.
- an inertial force is applied on the conductive member 2.
- the energizing force interacts with the inertia of the conductive member 2 and the conductive member 2 pivots about the pivot axis 7 with respect to the rotor 5.
- Other variants may be used to influence the conductive member 2 movement such as a bias member (not shown) urging movement or retarding movement of the conductive member 2.
- the movement in direction B may be from a point outside the magnetic field 3 shown in line form as item 2A. Movement may then be via rotation about axis 7 with a part of the conductive member 2 moving into the magnetic field 3 to a position 2B marked in dashed lines, this position being a continuum from point 2A to point 2C, the proviso being that at least part of the conductive member 2 is inside the magnetic field 3.
- an eddy current drag effect (not shown) occurs on movement of the conductive member 2 in the magnetic field 3.
- This drag encourages further pivoting movement of the conductive member 2 with respect to the rotor 5 about the rotation axis 7 until at least a part of the conductive member 2 reaches a position 2C marked in dotted lines that engages the latch 4.
- Engagement may simply be the two surfaces (part of the conductive member 2 and part of the latch 4) striking each other, and/or via friction, preventing further movement or (as shown), the conductive member 2 edge 10 engages a physical restraint such as a protrusion 9 as shown in Figure 1 . Once engaged, movement of the conductive member 2 is halted relative to the latch member 4.
- engagement of the conductive member 2 with the latch member 4 also halts movement of the body member or rotor 5. If for example a line were coupled to the rotor 5, pay out of line would halt as the conductive member 2 and latching member 4 engage.
- disengagement of the latch 4 could occur by removing or reducing the rotational force on the rotor 5 to allow the conductive member 2 to return to a starting position 2A.
- the latch member 4 and conductive member 2 may remain engaged, for example via friction and/or via opposite polarity magnets (not shown) and/or mechanical interlocking until an urging force is applied to separate the parts 2, 4.
- the conductive member 2 may lie in a neutral position, already at least partly within 2B the magnetic field 3.
- the centre of mass 8 of the conductive member 2 may be at a point offset from the conductive member 2 pivot axis 7 thereby creating a greater turning moment on the conductive member 2 about the pivot axis 7 particularly as the eddy current drag impinges on the centre of mass 8.
- the kinematic relationship may also be altered by varying the conductive member 2 or magnetic field 3 dimensions, weight and centre of mass to tune the speed of movement and inertia to movement of the conductive member 2 and/or magnetic field 3.
- the conductive member 2 may take on various shapes to suit the desired movement dynamics and the conductive member 2 may be mounted in positions that also alter the movement dynamics. In the embodiment shown in Figure 2 , the conductive member 2 still rotates about an axis 7 however, in the embodiment shown, the conductive member 2 is already part way into the magnetic field 3 no matter what position the conductive member 2 is relative to the pivot axis 7 due to the shape of the member 2 and the position of the pivot axis 7.
- Figure 3 shows a further embodiment where the conductive member 2 takes the form of a rod, the rod 2 translating into or out of an aperture (not shown) in the body member 5 along line of translation marked XX.
- Rotation of the body member 5 about axis A causes translation of the rod 2 out of the aperture and one end of the rod 2 may strike and engage with the latch member 4.
- This example again illustrates how the conductive member 2 may take on different shapes and forms and movement of the conductive member 2 may be via an axis of rotation as in Examples 1 and 2 or translation as in this example.
- Figure 4 illustrates a further embodiment of the latch device 1.
- the body member 5 and conductive member 2 lie on the outside circumference of a rotating magnetic field 3 and latch member 4, the axis of rotation being item 6 and the direction of movement being in a clockwise direction.
- the conductive member 2 on application of an energizing force moves about a rotation axis 7 with at least part of the conductive member 2 moving into the magnetic field 3 wherein an eddy current drag force (not shown) is induced urging rotation of the conductive member 2 until the member 2 engages with the latch member 4 halting relative rotation of the latch member 4 and magnetic field 3.
- the same principle shown in Figure 4 can be applied using the rod 5 first discussed in Example 3 above.
- the body member 5 and rod 2 are fixed in position on a part of the circumference of the device 1 and the magnetic field 3 and latch member 4 rotate about axis 6 in direction A.
- the rod 2 is off set in a direction inclined relative to the direction of rotation so as to allow translational movement of the rod 2 out of (and back into) the body member 5.
- the body member 5 moves along a plane in direction YY.
- a conductive member 2 in this case shown as a pawl with one end attached to a pivot axis 7 is fastened to the body member 5.
- the conductive member 2 moves into the magnetic field 3 and is urged via eddy current drag forces to rotate about the axis 7 until the conductive member 2 or a part there of strikes and engages the latch member 4 thereby arresting further movement of the body member 5 and conductive member 2 relative to the latch member 4.
- Figure 7 shows a similar embodiment to that of Example 6, this time using a rod as the conductive member 2 that translates via line XX instead of rotating about an axis.
- the rod 2 is drawn out of the body member 5 due to the eddy current induced drag force due to movement of the rod 2 in the magnetic field 3 until the rod engages with the latch member 4.
- Figure 8 shows an embodiment similar to that described in Example 6 however, in Figure 8 , the magnetic field 3 and latch members 4 move in linear direction YY and the pawl shaped conductive member 2 and body member 5 remain stationary relative to the direction YY movement.
- the movement of the magnetic field 3 urges movement of the conductive member 2 about axis 7 until the conductive member 2 engages the latch member 4 at which point relative movement is halted.
- Figure 9 shows the embodiment of Example 8 however this time using a rod shaped conductive member 2 described in earlier Examples.
- the conductive member 2 shape can also be altered in this scenario of fix body member 5 and moving magnetic field 3 and latch member 4.
- Figure 10 illustrates a yet further variation of the latch device 1.
- the conductive member 2 is formed as a tube.
- the tube 2 may move rotationally about direction B and translate in a linear direction A along the axis of rotation.
- the tube 2 may be moved via translation direction A, into a magnet or magnetised cylinder 3.
- Relative variation in movement between the tube 2 and cylinder 3 induces an eddy current drag that slows rotation of the tube 2 relative to the magnetised cylinder 3 until a pawl 20 engages a latch 4, in this example being a mating indentation inside the cylinder 3 that the pawl 20 interlocks with.
- Translational movement of the tube 2 may be urged via a driving mechanism such as a threaded shaft 30.
- Figure 11 shows a further variation, this time using springs 120 to help tune the dynamics of movement of the conductive members 106.
- the device 1 includes in this example three conductive members bias towards a contracted position about the rotor 300 axis of rotation.
- the conductive members have pivot axes 500 about which they move on application of a rotational force about the rotor axis.
- Outward motion of the conductive members 106 brings them into a magnetic field region 200, the magnetic field 200 being generated from a series of magnets 200 around the circumference of the area in which the conductive members 106 pass.
- the conductive member or members 106 engage a latch mechanism 400, in the example shown being a protrusion 401 that engages with one side of the conductive member or members 106.
- This particular embodiment may be useful in a fall protection device where the rotor 300 may be linked to a spool and line.
- the wearer can draw line from the spool as the extending force on the line is insufficient to overcome the bias of the springs 120.
- the transferred rotation on the rotor axis 300 causes the conductive member 106 to overcome the bias and extend out until engaged by the latch member(s) 400.
- the fall may be arrested by preventing further pay-out of line from the spool thus halting the fall of the wearer.
- the eddy current induced drag can be used the slow the pay-out prior to a complete halt thereby cushioning the brake effect.
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- Automotive Seat Belt Assembly (AREA)
Description
- Described herein are latching devices to control relative speed between members. More specifically, latching devices are described where relative speed of movement of the members are in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement.
- Eddy current formation may be used in a variety of ways to adjust the speed of rotation of a member. Various apparatus exist, for example in abseiling, to control the descent of a climber or for example, in personal protective equipment scenarios to prevent an injury causing fall. Other applications that use eddy current generation are in controlling pay-out of line in trains, cable cars, zip line devices and roller coasters.
- One art device is published as
US2012/0055740 . This device utilises a rotor assembly with arms that move relative to the rotor. The arms themselves may be conductive or magnetic or may have conductive or magnetic members attached thereto. When a rotational force is applied to the rotor, the arms move outwards from a central axis via centrifugal force and into a magnetic (or conductive) field. As the arms move through the field, eddy currents are generated, the strength of which is dependent on the speed of rotation. As the speed of rotation reduces, the arms are drawn back towards the axis of rotation via springs and/or a reduced centrifugal force acting on the arms. This device is widely used and provides an excellent means of changing the relative speed of parts, however there is no mechanism to fully stop relative movement of the parts. - Applications where both slowing and completely stopping relative movement may be in a seat belt assembly used in vehicles or, alternatively in industrial personal fall safety devices to slow and halt a fall or a person from a height. Art designs of seat belts for example often use a centrifugal clutch arrangement where, on application of a high rate of extension of the belt or webbing from a spool, a weighted pivoting lever moves outward from the spool and engages a cam piece mounted to the spool housing, thereby jamming the lever against the housing and preventing further release of belt from the spool. This system is widely used and saves many lives, however it has no redundancy - if the lever fails the belt is of no use. Secondly, movement is a sudden stop with no graduated slowing effect leading to injuries at times where the belt passes across the wearer. The seat belt may also engage at times when unwanted such as when the vehicle is stopped or immobile. In an industrial fall safety product often worn for long periods of time, false activations are frustrating and tiring on the wearer. A common problem of these art devices with stopping latches is that there exist only small number of ways to tune the brake response leading to potential false activations.
- As may be appreciated, providing a simple means of both slowing and fully stopping relative movement via both eddy current effects and a latch arrangement may be useful or at least it provides the public with a choice.
- According to
US6412611 (B1 ) (PRIBONIC), it is known to provide a device according to the preamble ofclaim 1. - Further aspects and advantages of the latching devices will become apparent from the ensuing description that is given by way of example only.
- Described herein are latching devices where relative speed of movement between members is in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement.
- In a first aspect there is provided a latching device comprising:
- at least one conductive member
- at least one magnetic field
- at least one latch member that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one conductive member;
- a kinematic relationship between the at least one conductive member and at least one magnetic field that enables the at least one conductive member to move at a different speed relative to the at least one magnetic field on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by relative movement of the at least one conductive member in the at least one magnetic field; and
- wherein the eddy current drag force causes movement of the at least one conductive member about a point or line causing at least part of the at least one conductive member or a member therefrom to engage at least one latch member thereby halting movement between the at least one conductive member and the at least one latch member.
- In a second aspect, there is provided a latching device comprising:
- at least one magnetic member
- at least one conductive member
- at least one latch member that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one magnetic member;
- a kinematic relationship between the at least one magnetic member and at least one conductor field that enables the at least one magnetic member to move at a different speed relative to the at least one conductor field on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by movement of the at least one magnetic member relative to the at least one conductive member; and
- wherein the eddy current drag force causes movement of the at least one magnetic member about a point or line causing at least part of the at least one magnetic member or a member therefrom to engage the at least one latch member thereby halting movement between the at least one magnetic member and the at least one latch member.
- In a third aspect, there is provided a line dispensing device incorporating a line for extending and retracting, the line operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above. In a fourth aspect, there is provided a passenger seat restraint incorporating webbing for extending and retracting, the webbing operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- In a fifth aspect, there is provided a vehicle incorporating at least one wheel, the wheel operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- In a sixth aspect, there is provided a zip line incorporating at least one latching device substantially as described above.
- Numerous other applications of the device may also be possible as further outlined in the description below.
- One advantage of the above devices described includes the ability to control relative speed between parts in dual ways causing a slowing effect and a stopping effect. The magnitude of the braking effect may be tuned between extremes of a highly dominant eddy current induced braking effect with a minor latch braking effect through to the opposing extreme of a small eddy current induced brake effect and a strong latch braking effect. The tuning may have the effect of avoiding a sudden stop hence a more graduated stopping effect can be executed. A more graduated release post stopping may also be employed. In addition, by using dual means of controlling relative speed, redundancy exists hence if one control method fails, the other will still take place thereby providing an added layer of safety. Another, further advantage of the above device is the wide range of ability to control and vary the latching response meaning the device is able to be used in a range of different ways and applications and minimises the likelihood of false activations.
- Further aspects of the latching devices will become apparent from the following description that is given by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
- Figure 1
- illustrates a side view of one embodiment of a latching device in three configurations, unbraked (solid lines), eddy current induced braking only (dashed lines), and latched (dotted line);
- Figure 2
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a rotating body member and a pivoting pawl;
- Figure 3
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a rotating body member and a sliding pawl;
- Figure 4
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a rotating body member and a pivoting pawl;
- Figure 5
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a rotating body member and a sliding pawl;
- Figure 6
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a sliding body member and a pivoting pawl;
- Figure 7
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a sliding body member and a sliding pawl;
- Figure 8
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a sliding body member and a pivoting pawl;
- Figure 9
- illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment incorporating a sliding body member and a sliding pawl;
- Figure 10
- illustrates a perspective view of an alternative embodiment incorporating a tube that rotates and translates into a cylinder; and
- Figure 11
- illustrates a side view schematic of a specific embodiment useful for line dispensing devices.
- As noted above, described herein are latching devices where relative speed of movement between members is in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement.
- For the purposes of this specification, the term 'about' or 'approximately' and grammatical variations thereof mean a quantity, level, degree, value, number, frequency, percentage, dimension, size, amount, weight or length that varies by as much as 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1% to a reference quantity, level, degree, value, number, frequency, percentage, dimension, size, amount, weight or length.
- The term 'substantially' or grammatical variations thereof refers to at least about 50%, for example 75%, 85%, 95% or 98%.
- The term 'comprise' and grammatical variations thereof shall have an inclusive meaning - i.e. that it will be taken to mean an inclusion of not only the listed components it directly references, but also other non-specified components or elements.
- The term 'energizing force' refers to a force that imposes a rate of movement on an object.
- In a first aspect there is provided a latching device comprising:
- at least one conductive member
- at least one magnetic field
- at least one latch member that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one conductive member;
- a kinematic relationship between the at least one conductive member and at least one magnetic field that enables the at least one conductive member to move at a different speed relative to the at least one magnetic field on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by relative movement of the at least one conductive member in the at least one magnetic field; and
- wherein the eddy current drag force causes movement of the at least one conductive member about a point or line causing at least part of the at least one conductive member or a member therefrom to engage at least one latch member thereby halting movement between the at least one conductive member and the at least one latch member.
- In a second aspect, there is provided a latching device comprising:
- at least one magnetic member
- at least one conductor field
- at least one latch member that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one magnetic member;
- a kinematic relationship between the at least one magnetic member and at least one conductor field that enables the at least one magnetic member to move at a different speed relative to the at least one conductor field on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by relative movement of the at least one magnetic member in the at least one conductor field; and
- wherein the eddy current drag force causes movement of the at least one magnetic member about a point or line causing at least part of the at least one magnetic member or a member therefrom to engage the at least one latch member thereby halting movement between the at least one magnetic member and the at least one latch member.
- As may be appreciated, the magnetic flux interaction may be swapped where in one embodiment, the conductive member engages with the latch member or instead the magnetic member engages with the latch member. For prolixity and ease of description, the embodiment of a conductive member engaging with a latch member is described however, this should not be seen as limiting as the parts may be swapped as noted above.
- When the energizing force is reduced below a pre-determined level, the at least one conductive member may be released from the at least one latch member and relative movement between the at least one conductive member and the at least one latch member may occur. Alternatively, a force may be applied to cause disengagement.
- Prior to the energizing force being applied, the at least one conductive member may lie at least partially within the at least one magnetic field.
- Prior to the energizing force being applied, the at least one conductive member may lie outside the at least one magnetic field and a further movement input may move the at least one conductive member into the magnetic field. The further movement input may be selected from:
- (a) a centrifugal force acting on the at least one conductive member or at least one magnetic field;
- (b) an inertial response due to acceleration of the conductive member;
- (c) a bias mechanism drawing or forcing the at least one conductive member or at least one magnetic field together;
- (d) at least one mechanical driving mechanism driving the at least one conductive member or at least one magnetic field together;
- (e) and combinations of the above further movement inputs.
- The induced eddy current drag force may cause linear and/or rotational translation of the at least one conductive member about a line or point, inclined or offset respectively from the line of action of the eddy current induced drag force.
- The at least one conductive member may move at least partially orthogonally to the direction of movement of the conductive member as defined by the kinematic relationship and/or pivotally relative to the magnetic field on application of the energizing force.
- The at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field movement dynamics may be tuned by varying the at least one conductive member or at least one magnetic field: dimensions, weight, centre of mass, location on a member, location in a member, whether the conductive forms only part or all of the member; to tune the speed of movement and inertia to movement of the at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field. By way of example, the conductive member may take various shapes or weights, factors that influence the rate of motion of the member. The magnetic field may for example be continuous or spaced apart or of varying dimensions to thereby adjust the flux occurring. The conductive portion of the conductive member may be the whole member or only a portion thereof. Where only a portion of the member is conductive, the location of the conductor portion either on the exterior, interior or part of the member can be altered.
- Movement of the conductive member may be direct - that is the conductive member moves directly due to the energising force. The conductive member may instead move indirectly or by proxy at least in part due to the energising force causing at least one additional mechanical part or force dynamic to move or interact with the conductive member and thereby subsequently causing motion of the conductive member. Indirect means may be a dynamic force transfer via another part such as a coupling or gear or a centrifugal force being imposed on the conductive member by direct force on another part. Indirect or proxy force transfer may have the advantage of being able to amplify the energising force thereby altering the magnetic flux interaction.
- Static or dynamic positional and/or strength adjustment of the point of action of the eddy current induced force may also be completed by:
- (a) adjusting the position of the magnetic element or conductive region on the trigger member as the trigger member or first member moves; and/or,
- (b) adjusting the position of the magnetic element or conductive region on the first member as the trigger member or first member moves.
- By way of example, the trigger member may comprise a slot and a portion of the trigger member comprising the magnetic element or conductive region moves within the slot as the trigger member as a whole moves on application of the energizing force. This additional means of adjusting movement may be useful to further alter the force dynamics and hence the way the parts interact. For example, in a rotary movement embodiment where the trigger member induces an eddy current drag force on overall system movement, positional adjustment may affect both the eddy current drag force and position which in turn may alter the resisting torque on the trigger member. In a linear movement embodiment, positional adjustment might affect the eddy current force generated.
- The at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field movement dynamics may also be tuned by use of at least one of:
- (a) a bias mechanism resisting or urging movement of the at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field relative to each other;
- (b) a centrifugal input resisting or urging movement of the at least one conductive member and/or at least one magnetic field relative to each other;
- (c) at least one mechanical driving mechanism driving the at least one conductive member or at least one magnetic field together.
- The at least one conductive member may be attached to a body member that also moves at least partially with the at least one conductive member and, when the at least one conductive member engages with the at least one latch member, movement of the body member may also stop relative to the at least one latch member.
- In an alternative embodiment, the conductive member may be attached to a body member that is stationary and the latching member and magnetic field move relative to the conductive member and, when the at least one conductive member engages with the latch member, movement of the latch member stops relative to the body member.
- The at least one conductive member may be at least one pawl with movement of the at least one conductive member constrained by:
- (a) an axis of rotation;
- (b) a line of translation;
- (c) a combination of an axis of rotation and a line of translation.
- The at least one pawl may be orientated at an inclined plane relative to an orthogonal plane from the direction of motion of the pawl in the at least one magnetic field.
- The axis of rotation or line of translation may be attached to the body member.
- The body member may be a rotor and the at least one pawl may be rotationally and pivotally mounted on the rotor, the rotor rotating about a rotor axis as the energizing force is applied.
- The at least one pawl may be attached to the rotor at a point offset from the rotor axis.
- The body member may be a slider and the at least one pawl may be rotationally and pivotally mounted on the slider, wherein the slider translates along a pathway as the energizing force is applied.
- At least part of a surface of the at least one conductive member or a part thereof may interface with at least part of a surface of the at least one latch member or a part thereof.
- The surfaces may frictionally engage.
- One or both surfaces may be shaped to physical restrain the members on engagement.
- The at least one conductive member may be retained in an engaged mode with the at least one latch member after the energizing force is removed.
- The at least one conductive member may move through a constrained path relative to the at least one magnetic field on application of an energizing force.
- The path may be constrained by use of an aperture in the conductive member defining the range of movement and a stop that acts as a latch member that defines one or more distal points of movement.
- As noted above there are two braking effects, one from an induced eddy current and the other from engagement of a latch. As may be appreciated, the magnitude of the braking effect may be tuned between extremes of a highly dominant eddy current induced braking effect with a minor latch braking effect through to the opposing extreme of a small eddy current induced brake effect and a strong latch braking effect. By way of example, an autobelay device may incorporate the above described latching device. In this example, the eddy current braking effect may be strongest and the latch brake effect may be secondary, the aim being to initially slow a fall and then stop the fall altogether. In an alternative embodiment, the eddy current brake effect may be very small, but just sufficient to cause a pawl to move and engage the latch member and the latch member then cause the primary braking effect. An example where this embodiment may be used could be in a motor vehicle seat belt.
- Relative movement between the first member and at least the third member may be frictionless. Magnetic forces such as the induced force noted above and any subsequent forces acting on the first member may avoid friction contact. This may be useful to minimise mechanical wearing on the parts.
- In one embodiment, movement between the parts may be predominantly governed by dynamic forces. The device may be free of liquid fluid with all movement between the parts due to dynamic forces. Alternatively, the device may have some liquid fluid present but the predominant energising force on the device members may be dynamic force. Liquid based systems utilising magnetics to alter kinematic relationships exist but these devices differ to that described herein in that that are often bi-stable - that is, the parts are only stable in two positions. In addition, movement predominantly or wholly relies on a force or pressure build up from the liquid fluid as opposed to reliance predominantly on dynamic forces. Liquid based devices also have inherent difficulties associated with sealing the liquid and more regular maintenance being required to ensure reliable running.
- In a third aspect, there is provided a line dispensing device incorporating a line for extending and retracting, the line operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above. Line dispensing devices such as auto belay devices are widely used to prevent falls in both recreational and industrial applications. In some cases, a latch mechanism that halts any further release of line from the auto belay device may be very important.
- In a fourth aspect, there is provided a passenger seat restraint incorporating webbing for extending and retracting, the webbing operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above. One example of a passenger seat restraint may be a seat belt used in a vehicle such as a car. Seat belts are a critical safety feature and the above described device may provide a useful alternative to existing designs particularly given the ability to tune the response in the wide variety of ways noted.
- In a fifth aspect, there is provided a vehicle incorporating at least one wheel, the wheel operatively coupled to at least one latching device substantially as described above to halt movement of the vehicle. One example of a vehicle employing the latching device may be a cargo carrier used in mining such as a coal train carriage. The wheels may include the above latching arrangement to prevent unwanted free movement of the carrier such as down a slope.
- In a sixth aspect, there is provided a zip line incorporating at least one latching device substantially as described above. In this application, the latch may be useful as an emergency feature to halt excessive movement or to prevent for example, the zipline moving in a reverse orientation.
- The above examples should not be seen as limiting since the devices described may be used for a wide variety of other applications, non-limiting examples including speed control of:
- a rotor in a rotary turbine;
- exercise equipment e.g. rowing machines, epicyclic trainers;
- roller-coasters and other amusement rides;
- Elevator and escalator systems;
- evacuation descenders and fire escape devices;
- conveyer systems:
- rotary drives in factory production facilities;
- materials handling devices such as conveyer belts or a braking device in a chute;
- dynamic display signage to control the rate of change of rotating signs;
- roadside safety systems e.g. the eddy current brake may be connected in a system to provide crash attenuation though the dissipation of energy via the brake;
- seat belts in vehicles;
- braking mechanisms for trolleys and carriages.
- As noted above, one advantage of the above latching mechanism is the ability to control relative speed between parts in two ways causing a slowing effect and stopping effect. This has the effect of avoiding a sudden stop hence a more graduated stopping effect may be executed. In addition, by using two means of controlling relative speed, a degree of redundancy may be incorporated, hence if one control method fails, the other will still take place. A further advantage is the wide range of ways to tune the latching response by altering the kinematic relationship between the parts. The wide range of tuning makes the device useful in a range of applications.
- The embodiments described above may also be said broadly to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, and any or all combinations of any two or more said parts, elements or features, and where specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which the embodiments relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as of individually set forth,
- Where specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which this invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.
- The above described latching devices are now described by reference to specific examples.
- For ease of description in the examples, only a single conductive member is typically shown although it should be appreciated that multiple conductive members may be used.
- The magnetic field and latching member are generally shown for prolixity as continuous regions. The magnetic field may for example by a series of discrete magnets or even just one magnet. Similarly, the latch member may take on various shapes or surface contours, with only a limited number of examples shown for clarity.
- While certain movement, for example of the conductive member may be shown in an example, it should be appreciated that the magnetic field and/or latching member(s) may also move or even the conductive member remain fixed while the magnetic field and/or latching member(s) move. As should be appreciated, it is the relative difference in speed between the conductive member(s) and the magnetic field that is of relevance.
- Finally, the conductive member and magnetic field may be reversed in the examples below and the same outcome achieved.
- As illustrated by the schematic of
Figure 1 , thelatching device 1 in the embodiment shown comprises aconductive member 2 moving relative to amagnetic field 3, and a latchingmember 4. - The
conductive member 2 as shown is attached to arotor 5 that acts as a body member. Therotor 5 rotates about anaxis 6, in this example in a clockwise direction A. Theconductive member 2 may rotate in direction B when subjected to a rotational force from therotor 5 about apivot axis 7 eccentric to therotor axis 6. Theconductive member 2 may have a centre ofmass 8 off set from thepivot axis 7. The latchingmember 4 may have one ormore protrusions 9 that interlink with theconductive member 2. In use, on application of a force such as extending a line (not shown), a rotational force is applied to therotor 5. As rotational acceleration occurs, an inertial force is applied on theconductive member 2. The energizing force interacts with the inertia of theconductive member 2 and theconductive member 2 pivots about thepivot axis 7 with respect to therotor 5. Other variants may be used to influence theconductive member 2 movement such as a bias member (not shown) urging movement or retarding movement of theconductive member 2. As shown inFigure 1 , the movement in direction B may be from a point outside themagnetic field 3 shown in line form as item 2A. Movement may then be via rotation aboutaxis 7 with a part of theconductive member 2 moving into themagnetic field 3 to a position 2B marked in dashed lines, this position being a continuum from point 2A to point 2C, the proviso being that at least part of theconductive member 2 is inside themagnetic field 3. When theconductive member 2 enters themagnetic field 3, an eddy current drag effect (not shown) occurs on movement of theconductive member 2 in themagnetic field 3. This drag encourages further pivoting movement of theconductive member 2 with respect to therotor 5 about therotation axis 7 until at least a part of theconductive member 2 reaches a position 2C marked in dotted lines that engages thelatch 4. Engagement may simply be the two surfaces (part of theconductive member 2 and part of the latch 4) striking each other, and/or via friction, preventing further movement or (as shown), theconductive member 2edge 10 engages a physical restraint such as aprotrusion 9 as shown inFigure 1 . Once engaged, movement of theconductive member 2 is halted relative to thelatch member 4. In the embodiment of thelatch device 1 shown, engagement of theconductive member 2 with thelatch member 4 also halts movement of the body member orrotor 5. If for example a line were coupled to therotor 5, pay out of line would halt as theconductive member 2 and latchingmember 4 engage. In the embodiment shown, disengagement of thelatch 4 could occur by removing or reducing the rotational force on therotor 5 to allow theconductive member 2 to return to a starting position 2A. Alternatively, thelatch member 4 andconductive member 2 may remain engaged, for example via friction and/or via opposite polarity magnets (not shown) and/or mechanical interlocking until an urging force is applied to separate theparts - The above kinematic relationship between the
parts - For example, the
conductive member 2 may lie in a neutral position, already at least partly within 2B themagnetic field 3. Alternatively, the centre ofmass 8 of theconductive member 2 may be at a point offset from theconductive member 2pivot axis 7 thereby creating a greater turning moment on theconductive member 2 about thepivot axis 7 particularly as the eddy current drag impinges on the centre ofmass 8. - The kinematic relationship may also be altered by varying the
conductive member 2 ormagnetic field 3 dimensions, weight and centre of mass to tune the speed of movement and inertia to movement of theconductive member 2 and/ormagnetic field 3. - As shown in
Figure 2 , theconductive member 2 may take on various shapes to suit the desired movement dynamics and theconductive member 2 may be mounted in positions that also alter the movement dynamics. In the embodiment shown inFigure 2 , theconductive member 2 still rotates about anaxis 7 however, in the embodiment shown, theconductive member 2 is already part way into themagnetic field 3 no matter what position theconductive member 2 is relative to thepivot axis 7 due to the shape of themember 2 and the position of thepivot axis 7. -
Figure 3 shows a further embodiment where theconductive member 2 takes the form of a rod, therod 2 translating into or out of an aperture (not shown) in thebody member 5 along line of translation marked XX. Rotation of thebody member 5 about axis A causes translation of therod 2 out of the aperture and one end of therod 2 may strike and engage with thelatch member 4. This example again illustrates how theconductive member 2 may take on different shapes and forms and movement of theconductive member 2 may be via an axis of rotation as in Examples 1 and 2 or translation as in this example. -
Figure 4 illustrates a further embodiment of thelatch device 1. In this embodiment, thebody member 5 andconductive member 2 lie on the outside circumference of a rotatingmagnetic field 3 and latchmember 4, the axis ofrotation being item 6 and the direction of movement being in a clockwise direction. Theconductive member 2 on application of an energizing force moves about arotation axis 7 with at least part of theconductive member 2 moving into themagnetic field 3 wherein an eddy current drag force (not shown) is induced urging rotation of theconductive member 2 until themember 2 engages with thelatch member 4 halting relative rotation of thelatch member 4 andmagnetic field 3. - As illustrated in
Figure 5 , the same principle shown inFigure 4 can be applied using therod 5 first discussed in Example 3 above. In this example, thebody member 5 androd 2 are fixed in position on a part of the circumference of thedevice 1 and themagnetic field 3 and latchmember 4 rotate aboutaxis 6 in direction A. It should be noted that therod 2 is off set in a direction inclined relative to the direction of rotation so as to allow translational movement of therod 2 out of (and back into) thebody member 5. - Referring to
Figure 6 an alternative embodiment is shown where linear motion is used as opposed to rotational motion illustrated in the above Examples. - The
body member 5 moves along a plane in direction YY. Aconductive member 2 in this case shown as a pawl with one end attached to apivot axis 7 is fastened to thebody member 5. When thebody member 5 moves in a linear direction YY, theconductive member 2 moves into themagnetic field 3 and is urged via eddy current drag forces to rotate about theaxis 7 until theconductive member 2 or a part there of strikes and engages thelatch member 4 thereby arresting further movement of thebody member 5 andconductive member 2 relative to thelatch member 4. -
Figure 7 shows a similar embodiment to that of Example 6, this time using a rod as theconductive member 2 that translates via line XX instead of rotating about an axis. As thebody member 5 moves in a linear direction YY, therod 2 is drawn out of thebody member 5 due to the eddy current induced drag force due to movement of therod 2 in themagnetic field 3 until the rod engages with thelatch member 4. -
Figure 8 shows an embodiment similar to that described in Example 6 however, inFigure 8 , themagnetic field 3 andlatch members 4 move in linear direction YY and the pawl shapedconductive member 2 andbody member 5 remain stationary relative to the direction YY movement. The movement of themagnetic field 3 urges movement of theconductive member 2 aboutaxis 7 until theconductive member 2 engages thelatch member 4 at which point relative movement is halted. -
Figure 9 shows the embodiment of Example 8 however this time using a rod shapedconductive member 2 described in earlier Examples. As should be appreciated, theconductive member 2 shape can also be altered in this scenario offix body member 5 and movingmagnetic field 3 and latchmember 4. -
Figure 10 illustrates a yet further variation of thelatch device 1. In this example, theconductive member 2 is formed as a tube. Thetube 2 may move rotationally about direction B and translate in a linear direction A along the axis of rotation. Thetube 2 may be moved via translation direction A, into a magnet or magnetisedcylinder 3. Relative variation in movement between thetube 2 andcylinder 3 induces an eddy current drag that slows rotation of thetube 2 relative to the magnetisedcylinder 3 until apawl 20 engages alatch 4, in this example being a mating indentation inside thecylinder 3 that thepawl 20 interlocks with. Translational movement of thetube 2 may be urged via a driving mechanism such as a threadedshaft 30. -
Figure 11 shows a further variation, thistime using springs 120 to help tune the dynamics of movement of theconductive members 106. Thedevice 1 includes in this example three conductive members bias towards a contracted position about therotor 300 axis of rotation. The conductive members havepivot axes 500 about which they move on application of a rotational force about the rotor axis. Outward motion of theconductive members 106 brings them into amagnetic field region 200, themagnetic field 200 being generated from a series ofmagnets 200 around the circumference of the area in which theconductive members 106 pass. At a pre-determined point, the conductive member ormembers 106 engage alatch mechanism 400, in the example shown being aprotrusion 401 that engages with one side of the conductive member ormembers 106. This particular embodiment may be useful in a fall protection device where therotor 300 may be linked to a spool and line. Under normal use, the wearer can draw line from the spool as the extending force on the line is insufficient to overcome the bias of thesprings 120. In the event of a fall or sudden line extension, the transferred rotation on therotor axis 300 causes theconductive member 106 to overcome the bias and extend out until engaged by the latch member(s) 400. On engagement, the fall may be arrested by preventing further pay-out of line from the spool thus halting the fall of the wearer. By tuning the speed with which the latch member ormembers 400 are engaged, false activations can be avoided. In addition, the eddy current induced drag can be used the slow the pay-out prior to a complete halt thereby cushioning the brake effect. - Aspects of the latching devices have been described by way of example only and it should be appreciated that modifications and additions may be made thereto without departing from the scope of the claims herein.
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- A latching device (1) comprising:at least one conductive member (2)at least one magnetic field (3)at least one latch member (4) that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one conductive member (2);a kinematic relationship between the at least one conductive member (2) and at least one magnetic field (3) that enables the at least one conductive member (2) to move at a different speed relative to the at least one magnetic field (3) on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by relative movement of the at least one conductive member (2) in the at least one magnetic field (3);characterised in that the eddy current drag force causes movement of the at least one conductive member (2) about a point or line causing at least part of the at least one conductive member (2) or a member therefrom to engage the at least one latch member (4) thereby halting movement between the at least one conductive member (2) and the at least one latch member (4); and wherein:(i) the at least one conductive member (2) is attached to a body member (5) that also moves at least partially with the at least one conductive member (2) and, when the at least one conductive member (2) engages with the at least one latch member (4), movement of the body member (5) also stops relative to the at least one latch member (4); or(ii) the conductive member (2) is attached to a body member (5) that is stationary and the latching member (4) and magnetic field (3) move relative to the conductive member (2) and when the at least one conductive member (2) engages with the latch member (4), movement of the latch member (4) stops relative to the body member (5).
- The latching device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, when the energizing force is below a pre-determined level, the at least one conductive member (2) is released from the at least one latch member (4) and relative movement between the at least one conductive member (2) and the at least one latch member (4) can occur.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the at least one conductive member moves at least partially orthogonally to the direction of movement of the conductive member as defined by the kinematic relationship and/or pivotally relative to the magnetic field 3 on application of the energizing force.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the at least one conductive member (2) and/or at least one magnetic field (3) movement dynamics are tuned by varying the at least one conductive member (2) or at least one magnetic field (3): dimensions, weight, centre of mass, location on a member, location in a member, whether the conductive forms only part or all of the member; to tune the speed of movement and inertia to movement of the at least one conductive member (2) and/or at least one magnetic field (3).
- The latching device (1) as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the at least one conductive member (2) and/or at least one magnetic field (3) movement dynamics are also tuned by use of at least one of:(a) a bias mechanism resisting or urging movement of the at least one conductive member (2) and/or at least one magnetic field (3) relative to each other;(b) a centrifugal input resisting or urging movement of the at least one conductive member (2) and/or at least one magnetic field (3) relative to each other;(c) at least one mechanical driving mechanism driving the at least one conductive member (2) or at least one magnetic field (3) together.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the at least one conductive member (2) is at least one pawl (2) with movement of the at least one conductive member (2) constrained by:(a) an axis of rotation;(b) a line of translation;(c) a combination of an axis of rotation and a line of translation.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in claim 6 wherein the conductive member is attached to a body member (5) and the body member is a rotor (5) and the at least one pawl (20) is rotationally and pivotally mounted on the rotor (5) at a point offset from the rotor axis (6), the rotor (5) rotating about a rotor axis (6) as the energizing force is applied.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in claim 6 wherein the body member (5) is a slider and the at least one pawl is rotationally and pivotally mounted on the slider, the slider translates along a pathway as the energizing force is applied.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein at least part of a surface of the at least one conductive member (2) or a part thereof interfaces with at least part of a surface of the at least one latch member (4) or a part thereof, for example the surfaces frictionally engage or one or both surfaces are shaped to physically restrain the members on engagement.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the at least one conductive member (2) moves through a constrained path relative to the at least one magnetic field (3) on application of an energizing force.
- A latching device (1) comprising:at least one magnetic memberat least one conductive memberat least one latch member (4) that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one magnetic member;a kinematic relationship between the at least one magnetic member and at least one conductive member that enables the at least one magnetic member to move at a different speed relative to the at least one conductive member on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by movement of the at least one magnetic member relative to the at least one conductive member;characterised in that the eddy current drag force causes movement of the at least one magnetic member about a point or line causing at least part of the at least one magnetic member or a member therefrom to engage the at least one latch member (4) thereby halting movement between the at least one magnetic member and the at least one latch member (4); and wherein:(i) the at least one magnetic member is attached to a body member (5) that also moves at least partially with the at least one magnetic member and, when the at least one magnetic member engages with the at least one latch member (4), movement of the body member (5) also stops relative to the at least one latch member (4); or(ii) the magnetic member is attached to a body member (5) that is stationary and the latching member (4) and conductive member move relative to the magnetic member and when the at least one magnetic member engages with the latch member (4), movement of the latch member (4) stops relative to the body member (5).
- The latching device (1) as claimed in claim 11 wherein static or dynamic positional and/or strength adjustment of the point of action of the eddy current induced force is also completed by adjusting the position of a magnetic element on the magnetic member as the magnetic member or conductive member moves.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in claim 11 or claim 12 wherein the at least one magnetic member is at least one pawl with movement of the at least one magnetic member constrained by:(a) an axis of rotation;(b) a line of translation;(c) a combination of an axis of rotation and a line of translation.
- The latching device (1) as claimed in any of claims 10 to 13 wherein at least part of a surface of the at least one magnetic member or a part thereof interfaces with at least part of a surface of the at least one latch member (4) or a part thereof.
- An apparatus incorporating at least one latching device (1) as claimed in any one of the above claims, in which the apparatus is one of:1) line dispensing device;2) a passenger seat restraint;3) a vehicle, the latching device (1) halting movement of the vehicle; A zip line.
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